When you talk about one of the most successful basketball coaches in the state over the last decade, MPCG's Dave Nelson comes to mind immediately.
But when the Patriots tip off for the 2008-09, they will have a new coach at the helm. Nelson resigned from coaching and as the school's activities director in favor of selling athletic equipment for Universal Athletic Services.
MPCG wasn't in the immediate coverage area when I was working at the Sun, but I still got to interview him a couple of times in previews and what-not when the Pats were playing a Region 3 or 4 team. Also, I would get some information from them because they share a district with Griggs County Central. To sum up my experiences with Dave, he was always professional, always good for information and automatic for quotes. His approach to basketball was one of patience, as his teams surgically sliced the opposition. They never put up huge points or anything, winning by 10 or 12 points was likely considered a blow-out, but his teams were fundamentally sound.
He was a definite benefit to Class B sports and North Dakota sports. He will certainly be missed.
Greg DeVillers is on the call for the story, putting together a bit of the past on Nelson, as well as what his future holds. To read it, click here.
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I don't know...when MPCG had the Nelsons in those back-to-back years (02,03), they could score points. His last few state tourney teams, I would definitely agree with you
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